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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 726.44 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 726.44 and 155.25 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 726.44 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/726.44 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 726.44 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 112,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,779.03/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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